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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
ON WALL STREET.
Stocks Opened Weak, FIactRated
Narrowly and Closed Irregular
at Fractional Declines.
The Changes IN Railway Bonds Show a
Majority OF AdVances-The Market
in sympathy with Shares.
GOVERNMENTS, STOCKS AND BONDS.

NEW YORK, April I3-Foreign opera
tors not meeting any response from this
market at their efforts to advance prices,
changed front this morning and were
free sellers of stocks purchased in the
lest few days. The only support received
by the market was obtained from the COW
ering OF shorts and purchased by COM
mission houses. Considerable resistance
was given to the decline by the
extraordinary strength in Jersey Central
and Manhattan. The former attracted
the most mention throughout the day aud
at one time showed an advance of 45
Different causes are 0Scribed for its
strength, but it was generally due to the
manipulation OF insluers, though there
are evidences OF q squeeze of the short
interest, which is reported to
be very heavy AID purely III
Philadelphia. The market opened weak,
the declines ranging up to in Louisville
and Nashville, and further fractional
losses were established in the early deal
ings. The market rallied quietly, how
ever, under the lead of Western Union
and Wheeling and Lake Erie, and the
early losses were generally regained, af-
ter which the market became
comparatively quiet and steady.
In the afternoon the entire
list declined under persistent hammering,
and with the exception of 8 slight rally
the weakness continued until p. m,
when the best figures for the day were
generally made. There was slight rally
in the last hour and the close was moder-
ately active and steady.
Railroad bonds were moderately active.
The market was somewhat irregular, but
generelly firm, though it sympsthized
with the share market in the afternoon
and became weak. The closing prices
show irregular changes with a majority
of advances.
Government bonds dull and steady
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14

theless a GAZETTE man counted no less
than fifty-siX in the yards of the Fort
Worth and Denver, Fort Worth and Rio
Grande. Fort Worth and New Orleans, Gulf,
Colorado and Santa Fe, Missouri Pacific
and the Texas and Pacific In the round
house and yards of the latter company
alone were tWenty-three locomotives,
and a number of them with steam up.
Verify is Fort Worth a locomotive
center"
A distinguished party of gentlemen,
controlling railroads in Texas, passed
west over the Texas and Pacific in spe-
cial train yesterday. In the party were
Judges Pardee and Billings of the United
States courts, Receivers John G.. Brown
and Lionel Sheldon of the Texas aud Pa
CitiC, and Receiver Charles Dillingham; of
the Houston and Texas Central. Judges
Psrdee and Billings and Mr.. Dillingham;
were on their way to California, it was
rumored here, to transact some import
ant business with Senator Stanford in re-
gard to the Central and Southern Pacific.
Governors Brown and Sheldon were on
tour Of inspection.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
AUSTIN.
Taxes Coming 1n-The New School Law in
Operation.

Taxes Coming in-The New School Law in
Operation.
Special to the Gazette.
AUSTIN, TEX, April 13.-The receipts
direct from collectors at the Treasury to-
day were $I6, 900.
Educational Superintendent Cooper to-
day prepared q circular which Will be
issued tomorrow to the county judges
calling attention to the fact that the new
school law is now in operation, that
under it trustees must be elected before
the first Saturday in June, to begin duty
July l. Some directions are also given
concerning grade certificates, and
that in addition to other studies
physiology will now be taught
The certificates issued by the old board
expire with the present fiscal year. Su-
perintendent Cooper also announces that
under the new law the county commits
sioners may at any meeting order an cleo
ton for superintendent of public instruc-
ton.
The Galveston Manufacturing and Bag
ging Company was chartered to-day; cap
ital stock, $780, 900. Incorporators: B.
Adoue, W. S. Davis, H.Kempner, W. f.
Ladd, j. NJ. Brown.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
THE RAILROADS.
The st. Louis, Arkansas and Texas
Engineers Revising Their Line
from Plano to Grapevine.
a LOGON olive Center-Wants a Line to
Fort WOrth-The Frisco and Texas
CentraI-Home Notes.
Home Notes,

James NJ. Phillips, general master OF
transportation Of the Gulf, Colorado ana
Santa Fe, was in Fort Worth last night.
James S, Clark, general passenger
agent of the Gulf Colorado and Santa
Fe, was in Fort Worth last night on his
way home to Galveston.
Letters have been sent TO Greenvile,
Plano, Nevada and Grapevine asking the
committees of those places to name the
day to meet here. 1t was about settled
last night that they would be here to
morrow.
There is every indication that in few
DAYS the Texas and Pacific will have q
tine flow of artesian water from its well
near the roUnd-hOuse. Mr.. Rapp keeps
hard st work experimenting the putting
down Of the piping.
The receivers of the Texas and Pacific,
Governors Brown and Sheldon, while in
Fort Worth yesterday, expressed great re-
iOiCing ct the rains all along the line.
They look for prosperity on the Texas
and Pacific this year.
Considerable work is being done by the
Texas and Pacific in its vast yard here.
Yesterday q force of twenty hands was at
work on the side tracks Strengthening,
Ieveling, ballasting and putting in new
ties. The Texas and Pacific is rapidly
being brought to the top notch IN all
departments.
The Fort Worth and New Orleans
officials are rapidly making arrangements
for greatly charging the yards of the
road in this city. The business being
done by this road is CTowding the yards
more and more daily. The additional
room secured, although considerable, was
badly needed.
Major Badger, wealthy citizen Of
Burnett, says his people are very DESTROYS
of having a road connecting the Austin
and \ Northwestern with this city. Lam
pssGs, Hamilton, Dublin and Stephen
vile are all DESTROYS of aiding the road
which has been discussed by the presi-
dents of the Austin and Northwestern
and Fort Worth and Rio Grande.
The engineers of the st. Louis, Arkan
sas and Texas have begun the work Of
revising their lines between Plano and
Fort Worth. &c is said that the second
line run VIII shorten the distance between
Piano and Grapevine, and also between
Grapevine and Fort Worth. By the new
line the distance between TeXarkana and
Fort Worth will be forty seven miles
shorter than by any other route.
The building of the Frisco from Paris,
Ala Greenville, TO connection with the
Houston and Texas Central at Roberts,
means smother road for Fort Worth
to St. Louis. a prominent
merchant of Fort Worth said yes
terday he had good reason to believe that
the Frisco and the Central together
would run through passenger trains from
st. Louis to Fort Worth as soon as the
gap was filed in.
1t was not very good day for locomo-
tives in Fort Worth yesterday, but never
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
DALLAS.
Henry schuI Heard From-siftiDg the p,
Lists.

Henry schuI Heard From-siftiDg the p,
Lists.
Special to the Gazette. -..-
DALLAS, TEX, April 13.-Sherif Lei
arrested to-day farmer named C.
Floyd, fOy fraud In land TRANSACTED
This case is of the same nature as th5I
reported in the last two days. Mr.. I'd
gave bond.
Mrs. Ellen Allen applied for divorce
day from her husband, Austin Allen,
the ground OF abandonment and cfl
treatment. Her husband is at press
living in Jackson county, Ark, where u
were married in December, 1879, liV.
together until July, 1885, when she COZ
not stand his cruel treatment any long
The examining trial of Henry, the wi
murderer, was set for to-day, but pos
poned on account of the absence of i,
pOrtsnt testimony.
A lawyer in Dallas has had q lett
from Henry SchuI the eI-Jewish rat
and justice of the peace, who was imp
Gated in several ca es of obtaining mon:
and goods here under false pretenses, s,
who left some time ago. Hs Is in b.
gum.
Your correspondent to-day called
Mr.. Robert Seay, attorney foF Ed Smit
in the mayoralty contest, and found hi
and his client Industriously sitting Z
poll lists for chat. Nothing of inteTe
has yet been made public.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
MT. Pleasant Notes.
Special to the Gazette.

opGCIdI 70 JIG UaA6LLU'
Mt. PLEASANT, TEX, April 13.-The
criminal docket was taken up in the Dis
trict court here yesterday. The court is
now occupied with the case of the State
vs.. W. A. billiard for assault to murder.
The courthouse has been damned all day
by people eager 20 catch every word of
evidence as spoken by the witnesses.
The jury in the Ed McEdneath case for
forgery rendered verdict of two years
in the penitentiary. His attorneys will
try for a new hearing, which will possibly
be granted. This is the second time the
case has been tried.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
Nolan County Prohibitionists .

correspondence OF III6 UdlGIIG'
SwEETWATER, TEX, April PA large
prohibition meeting was held at the court
house last night. The fight in Nolan
was enthusiastically begun. Many
voted last night by appointing an
executive committee for the county of
twenty to carry on the work. Speeches
were made by Judge William Kennedy,
Colonel Gently, Rev. R. O Charles, j. W.
Gennery and G. II. Cornell. II. C. Hord
read Judge Reagan's letter and devoted a
few moments to Hon. Barney Gibbs
Judge Gennery presided over the meeting.
He is chairman of the executive commit
tee. A fund was raised for the state
work and the meeting adjourned subject
to call of chair
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
NacogdOches Notes.

Special to the Gazette,
NACOGDOCHEs, TEX, April 13.-During
the removal of one part of the old court
house wall this evening it gave way. A
large piece of lumber struck one of our
merchants, j. F. Summers, and precipi-
tated him to the ground. The blew was
slanting, and cut the flesh on one leg all
the way down from his body. He had a
narrow escape with his life, and will be
confined for weeks in consequence.
The Gun Club have received their uni
forms, and are practiclng almost daily for
the May celebration.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
POLITICAL.
Governor Hill Vet0es the High License
Bill Applying to the Cities Of New
York and Brooklyn.
The Commissioners of Bosque County APP
point SheTiff-The Prohibitionists
Continue to Organize.
Governor HIPS Veto.

ALBANY, N. Y, April Ex-Governor
Hill sent to the Assembly last night a
message Yetoing the recently passed high
license bill, and on the motion OF MIR.
Crosby, g promoter of the measure, Il
was laid on the table. The vet2 is put
upon the grounds. -
First. It IS special legislation because
it applies only to cities Of New York end
Brooklyn, Notwithstanding the factbhat
IN a msjority OF the other citiessand
towns of the state the number Of dram
shops is greater than in these in proper
ton to population.
Second. Because some Of it's provisions
are unconstitutional.
The message is accompanied by an
opinion from the Attorney-Genersl and
from ex-Judge Comstoek, sustaining that
view. The Governor expressly re-
serves an expression of his own
views on the subject Of high license.
He reCites the position of high license
and prohibition advocates, and that of
the Germans on the other hand, all of
whom he prOnounCes well meaning cIti-
zens. AS to the alleged motives actual
ing the Legislature in passing the bill, he
says, while the question Of temperance is
not party question, and cannot well be
made such, yet it is impossible to ignore
the political aspects of the measure,
especially where it is well known its sup
port was made subject OF consideration
at a party caucus of majority cf the
Legislature, and where it has been in
geniously devised and peculiarly framed
SO as to operate solely upon the two
great Democratic, constituencies of the
state. Republican cities and cOnstitu-
enCies are exempted from its burdens.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
4 MURDER RECALLED.
The Murderer of Mrs. Conley OF San Anto-
MO to be Released from the Asylum.

AhO Va 10 NOhASJ Va SeSH SAhIO-
MO to be Released from the Asylum.
Special to the Gazette.
SAN ANTONIO, TEX, April 13.-About
five years ago San Antonio people were
very much hOrrifed by the murder of
Mrs. Conley, boarding house keeper,
the terrible deed having been perpetrated
by her own son, Richard. He used an ak,
cutting her head wide open, and then left
for New Orleans, where he remained over
a year, and then returned to San Antonio
and was arrested and jailed. He made no
effort to evade the officers and did not
deny the deed, though he frequently said
he wanted to go end find his
mother. The grand jury indicted
him for murder, but pending
the trial he was tried for lunscy, found
guilty and sent to the asylum for insane
at Austin. District Attorney Paschsl has
j Just received letter from the manager
of that institution saying that Conley
would be discharged as cured, and want
ing to know if he wanted him held for
the murder. Mr.. Psschsl has not decided
fully yet, but will probably decline to
prosecute, as the burden of proof is too
great to show that ConleY was enjoying
lucid interval when he committed the
murder.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14

abundance of post oak and other valuable
timber on this route than any they could
select; third, they would reach the
ptnery sooner by this route; fourth,
there are no large creeks to cross, as the
road will run parallel with these creeks;
and fifth, the land is the most productive
in this portion of the state.
hope the projectors will push the road
through as soon as possible. Every one
is anxious for the road, and will contri-
butte. according to his means.
P. Z. ANDERS.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
McGregor Prohlbitionists.

Special to the Gazette.
MCGREGoR, TEX, April 13.-The Pro
hibiuonists held their first meeting at
Grains hall last night, and organized q
Prohibition club with thirty-three charter
members. Colonel A D. Rust was chosen
permane nt chairman; Rev. 7. G. Sam
mons, secretary, and T. A. Mangum,
treasurer. There was no thunderbolt
enthusiasm manifested, but cool and
conservative spirit seemed to prevail.
MCGregor was formerly local option
town, but seeing the utter impracticabili-
ty of that measure, they are prepared to
nourish the prohibitOry amendment from
beginning to end.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
Round Trip Rates.

Special to the Gazette.
HOUSTON, TEX, April l3,-The Texas
roads in the meeting held by the Texas
Traffic Association, now in ses-
sion, to-day agreed to make
a rate of 4 cents per mile for the
round trip for the Texas veterans soon to
meet in reunion at COrsicana. A similar
rate was made for the benefit of those
who wish to attend the VOlksfest celebra-
ton in Houston in May.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
Gathering Up Stolen Hor.ss.

Special to the Gazette.
TYLER, TEX, April 13.-Messrs. Davis
and Hughes of Collin county passed
through here to-day with about fifteen
head of horses which they claim to have
been stolen by McQuirter and Hill who
were recently arrested in Shreveport.
They are gathering them up as they go
back, and say there are q number yet to
be recovered,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
FORT WORTH AND SOUTHEASTERN.
THE TRINITY Observation-Disclosures OF
COUNTRY TRAvERSED.

COUNTRY TRAvERsED.
LAKEWOOD, TEX, April 9, 1887.
To the Editor of the Gazette.
Having seen from your paper that there
is prospect for railroad being built in
the near future from Fort Worth to
WoodviIle via Fairfield and Crockett, as
as l feel interested in the build
ing of this road 1 wish to inform the pro-
iectors of what l consider the best cross
ing on the Trinity. Having lived on the
Trinity river for more than tWenty-nine
years, and having frequently travelled
it by steamboat from Magnolia to
its mouth, thinkSI an speak intelligently
as to the best railroad crossing. The
crossing referred to is at a place known
as Linwood Mills, about five miles below
the old town Of Navarro. The bed of the
river at this point Is rock bottom, and
there is a great abundance of rock near
by for building purposes, the bottom
not exceeding HOO yards from bank
to bank in the highest water, and proba-
bly, not more than $50 yards,
and very easy of approach from either
side. None of the trestleing st this point
would necessarily be more than twelve
feet high, and greater portion of it will
not exceed eight feet. On the east bank
of the river at this place there is coal
bed, which is thought to be a very extern
sive one. The coal has been tested and
pronounced to be of best quality. You
will see from the map that this is on very
near or quite an air line from Fairfield to
Crockett. Lam satisfied that it would be
to the interest of the road to |
select this route for several other
reasons. First, the country being
comparatively level the grading would be
less; second, there being a greater
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
Officials at Big Springs.

Special to the Gazette.
BIG SPRINGS, TEX, April IA special
train arrived here this evening bearing
the following distinguished railroad off.
Gals and others: Judges Don a. Pardee
and Billings, ex-Governors L. A. Sheldon
and John c. Brown, receivers of the Texas
and Pacific Railway, and Charles Dilling-
ham, receiver of the Houston and Texas
Central Railway. They will remain here
tonight, inspecting the shops; ETC., and
leave for FL PasO tomorrow morning
Several ladies accompany the party.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
Decatur Agog.

Special to the Gazette.
DECATUR, TEX, April ia ripple of
excitement pervaded the city to-day
when it became known that General
George F. Afford, James T. Vouston,
Professor W. j. Commings of Dallas,
James H. Longley and W. S. Johnston
of Boston were in the city on railroad
business, looking over the old Gulf and
Pacific Railroad line. We will be on
"que vive" now till it dies or materializes.
We have money and much want road.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
Judge Reagan Congratulated.

Special to the Gazette.
LONGvIEw, Tex, April 13.-The fol
lowing telegram has been sent from here
To Hon. John II. Reagan, Palestine, Tex:
We, the undersigned officers of the city
of Longview and members of the City
Council, all unanimously in favor of pro-
hibition, do most heartily congratulate
you on your grand letter on this question.
[SignedJ G. A. Kelly, Mayor; F. L.
Young, Recorder; 1. II. Carter, Secre-
tary; F, F. Rembert, Treasurer; 1. V.
Harrison, City Marshal; j. A. Lane, AS
SCISSOR and Collector; o. H. Methven,
Street Commissioner; J. II. Crowther,
Dock Peppers, George D. Harrison, J. W.
Joles, w. G. NOrthcutt, L. D. STAINS
berry, c. W. Booth and G. W, Lawrence,
aldermen.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
Houston Cotton Exchange.

Special to the Gazette.
HOUSTON, TEX, April l3.-The annual
election for officers of the Houston Cot
ton Exchange and Board OF Trade was held
to-day and the following officers were
chosen: President, William D. Cleve-
land; vice-president, William NJ. Read {;
treasurer, T. W. House; directors, H. W.
Garrow, W. V. r. Watson, S. *. McIll-
hany, J. M. LangdOn, William Christian,
W. B. Chew, S. L. Goldman.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
Nee ting at Tyler.

Special to the Gazette.
TYLER, TEX, April Ian enthusies-
tic prohibition meeting was held last
night at the opera house. Judge John
M. Duncan made the speech of the even
ing and was highly applauded by the au-
dience.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
New Postmaster at Texarkana.

Special to the Gazette.
TExARKANA, TEX, April Is "A change
in the TexarkaEa, Ark, postofice was
effected to-day, relieving W. q. Shaw,
Republican, and installing Charles E.
Bramble, Democrat. Shaw had been in
office since before the Democratic admin
and was retained until now, it is
thought, because of mis- good management
and local popularity.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14

ing, to be held in Waco on Saturday,
April %, to select delegates to the state
anti-prohibition convention at Dallas on
May 4. An anti meeting will also be held
in Waco next Friday right. R7sgan's
letter has greatly encouraged the prohl-
bitionists here
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
Wanted in Arkansas.

Special to the Gazette.
DAINGERFIELD, Tex, April 13,-W.
NJ. Sykes, deputy sheriff of Little River
county, Ark, came in to-day with Alex
Gregory, who was arrested last week by
Deputy Sheriff John Chambers, and who
is wanted in Arkansas for cattle stealing
and who had escaped from the custody of
the sheriff.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
Action of the Pennsylvania Senate.

HARRISBURG, Pa, April 15.-Tke Sen
ate to-day finally passed joint resolu-
ton proposing woman's suffrage con-
stitutional amendment-yeas, 81; nays, 16.
The Senate also accepted the resolution
denouncing the coercion bill now pending
before the British parliament and extend
ing the sympakhEof the Pennsylvania
Senate 90 Gladst9ne and Parnell in their
efforts to secuE# Che rights Of Ireland.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
OoIIinsvilIe,s CHANCES.

Special to the Gazette.
CoLLINsvILLE, TEX, April l3.-Collins
vile has new and reliable rumors to the
effect that she will be taken in by the
Sherman extension of the ST. Louis,
Arkansas and Texas. Her large water
supply is one great inducement.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
Albany Municipal EIe elton.

ALBANY, n. Y, April 13.-At the city
election yesterday the entire Democratic
ticket was elected by a majority averag-
ing 400. The Democrats gained two su-
pervisors in the city and carried the BOARD
by q majority of one.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
a Railroad Gold.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK, April l3.-The
Memphis and Little Rock Railroad was
sold to-day, and was bid in for the Dow
PARTY, the present controllers of the
road, for $72, $50.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
Florida Senatorial Caucus.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, April 13.-In
Democratic legislative caucus at ITALIA
hassee last night the ballot for senatorial
candidate stood; Bloxham, 80; Perry, 80;
scattering, %. BIoxham is an ex-Gov-
ernor and Perry holds that position at
present.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
Charged with Hnrsa.The fl.

Special to the Gazette.
HILLsBoRO, TEX, April 13.-Mr. Tom
Burk, deputy sheriff, has returned from
Tennessee with William L. Rumbo, whom
he has safely landed behind the bars.
Rumbo is charged with horse-stealTng.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
Cotton Belt Surveyors.

Special to the Gazette.
GRAPEVINE, TEX, April 13.-The Cot
ton Belt surveyors have been ordered
back near Plano to straighten the line at
that point,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
A n ew Sheriff,


Special TO the Gazette.
MORGAN, TEX, April 13.-John Met
calf was appointed sheriff by the commits
sioner's court, vice j. Il. Speer resigned.
Mr.. Metcalf bears the reputation of being
noble and honorable man and his friends
say that IN him Bosque will have an Off
cial who will never shirk his duty.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-14
Cook Kirby Case.
SnacIeI tn the Gazette

TExARKANA, ARK, April l3.-The pre-
liminary examination of J. E. Cook and
Jodie Kirby, who were engaged in q
shooting scrape on College hill last Sat
urday, closed to-day, resulting in releas-
ing Cook and placing Kirby under bond.